
Materials Engineer 1
Pittsburgh, PA · HybridJob$58–73K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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The Materials Engineer joins a team conducting materials testing and chemistry evaluations and reports to the Materials and Fuel Rod Design Manager. The role supports materials design and analysis for commercial nuclear industry components, manufacturing issue resolution, coolant chemistry assessments, customer support, and hands-on laboratory testing. It is a hybrid role located in Churchill, Pennsylvania.
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Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace. About the role: As a Materials Engineer you will join the team working in materials testing and chemistry evaluations. You will report to the Materials and Fuel Rod Design Manager. This is a hybrid role, located in Churchill, PA. . Key Responsibilities: 1. Perform general materials design and analysis for components and materials used in the commercial nuclear industry such as uranium dioxide, high temperature nickel-based alloys, zirconium alloys, and stainless and pressure vessel steels 2. Work with manufacturing to address and resolve materials-related manufacturing issues 3. Work with utilities to support coolant chemistry assessments 4. Support emergent issues and interface with our customers and other teams within Westinghouse to support safe plant operation 5. Support hands-on material testing programs in a test lab environment. Testing ranges from mechanical testing, autoclave corrosion testing and materials and chemical characterization. 6. Help write test plans and directing laboratory technicians to complete the work 7. Participate in project teams and communicate with responsible project managers the nature and status of work projects Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering or a related Discipline (e.g., Chemical, Nuclear) preferred or recognized equivalent required 2. Minimum 0-3 years of engineering experience Beneficial: 1. Chemistry experience We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $58,400 to $73,000 per year. #LI-Hybrid Why Westinghouse? Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer: 1. Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options 2. Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members 3. 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement 4. Paid Vacations and Company Holidays 5. Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance 6. Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers 7. Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service 8. Employee Referral Program Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system: 1. Safety and Quality 2. Integrity and Trust 3. Customer Focus and Innovation 4. Speed and Passion to Win 5. Teamwork and Accountability While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com. Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Get connected with Westinghouse on social media:Twitter|Facebook|LinkedIn|YouTube Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / VetAs an equal opportunity employer, Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC is committed to diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnams Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact Westinghouse for assistance.
How this job compares
Set against the 7,742 open Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$58–73K/yr
- Pennsylvania median$98–150K/yr151 salary ranges
- US median$117–193K/yr4,280 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $66K, is 47% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($125K) — in the lowest quarter of Engineering salary ranges in Pennsylvania.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 373 open Engineering jobs in Pennsylvania and 7,742 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
- Westinghouse Electric Company (this employer)30 open
- Globus Medical, Inc.17 open
- HNTB12 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 5,361 postings).
- Education
- 4,079 of the 7,742 open Engineering jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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